Crisis Support Resources
If You're in Crisis
Ask Sage cannot provide emergency support. If you need immediate help, please contact these resources:
United States Resources
Emergency Services
Call 911
For immediate danger or medical emergencies
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message
Canadian Resources
Emergency Services
Call 911
For immediate danger or medical emergencies across Canada
Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or Text: 988
24/7 bilingual (English/French) support across Canada
Talk Suicide Canada
Call: 1-833-456-4566
24/7 support for anyone thinking about suicide or worried about someone
Kids Help Phone (Youth)
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: 686868
24/7 support for young people across Canada (English & French)
Wellness Together Canada
Call: 1-866-585-0445
Text: WELLNESS to 741741
Free mental health and substance use support
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous)
Call: 1-855-242-3310
Online Chat: hopeforwellness.ca
24/7 culturally-sensitive crisis line for Indigenous peoples (English, French, Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut)
International Resources
Find A Helpline
Visit: findahelpline.com
Crisis support resources for 30+ countries worldwide
International Helplines
- UK: 116 123 (Samaritans, 24/7)
- Australia: 13 11 14 (Lifeline, 24/7)
- New Zealand: 1737 (24/7 free helpline)
- Ireland: 116 123 (Samaritans, 24/7)
- South Africa: 0800 567 567 (SADAG)
- India: +91-9820466726 (iCall, 8am-10pm IST)
When to Seek Professional Help
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Severe depression or anxiety that interferes with daily life
- Substance abuse or addiction
- Trauma or PTSD symptoms
- Eating disorders
- Persistent mental health concerns
- Relationship or family crisis
Find Mental Health Professionals:
- US: Psychology Today (psychologytoday.com)
- Canada: Canadian Mental Health Association (cmha.ca/find-info)
- International: Contact your local health services
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